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Need Article
by Manjunath Ealiger 29 May '15

29 May '15

Dear Library Professional, One of our Faculty member has urgently required the below mentioned article for his research purpose. It would be highly appreciated if anyone can send this article to us. *Article : **Massive epidermoid metaplasia with keratin cyst formation in a giant fibro-adenoma of breast * *Author : R. Salm* *Source : **The Journal of Pathology and Bacteriology * * Volume : 77, Issue No : 01 (January 1959) * * * *Pages : 297 to 299* and *Article : **Extensive squamous metaplasia simulating squamous cell carcinoma in benign breast papillomatosis ** * *Author : **Karl-Ove Söderstrom, Sakari Toikkanen* *Source : Human Pathology ** * * Volume : 14, Issue No : 12 (December 1983) * * * *Pages : 1081 to 1082* -- Thanks and regards. Manjunath Ealiger Librarian ESI- Medical College & PGIMSR, Bangalore - 560010 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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article request from IMA J. Appl. Math. 33 , 1 (1984).
by NASAR 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Dear Friends, I am in need of the following article. It will be of great help, if anybody can send me the soft copy of the same : C. Macaskill and T. E. Ewart - "Computer Simulation of Two Dimensional Random Wave Propagation", IMA J. Appl. Math. 33 , 1 (1984). Best Regards Abdunnasar IIST, Trivandrum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS 2012- Nat Conf on Innovative Library Services-Announcement-Call for papers
by Arunachalam Hariharan 02 Jul '13

02 Jul '13

NATIONAL CONFERENCE on INNOVATIVE LIBRARY SERVICES IN DIGITAL ERA NCILSDE-2012 Date : 19th Jan to 21st Jan 2012 Organized by Central Library Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology (MCET) Pollachi Jointly with Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) Pre-Conference Tutorial on Eprints - an Open source Digital Repository Software : 19th January 2012 Main Conference :20th &21st January 2012 Last date for submission of Papers : 23.12.2011 Last date for Registration : 30.12.2011 Conference Web site: http://mcet.in/events/NCILSDE-2012/ http://autolib-india.net/salis/salis_nationalprog.asp ABOUT MCET: Dr.Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology (MCET) was established in the year 1998 by Sri.M.MANICKAM with a view to commemorate the 75th birth year of his beloved father Arutchelvar Dr.N.MAHALINGAM with a mission to impart high quality competency based education in Engineering & Technology to the younger generation with the required skills and abilities to face the challenging needs of the industry around the globe. MCET is a self-financing, co-educational Engineering College and it is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi & affiliated to Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore. The Institute has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi and ISO 9001:2008 certified by TUV. The MCET currently offers 11 UG and 5 PG programs and Doctoral programme in Engineering, Technology and Science. ABOUT THE LIBRARY: The library of MCET is one of the best established libraries and has a large collection of books covering various branches of engineering sciences and technology, science and humanities and its related fields. The Digital Library service unit provides access to computers with internet facility with latest technology equipments and Web OPAC. More than 60,000 Books, 300 journals / magazines of print and 1800+ digital versions, around 4000 CDs/DVDs/VCDs cater the user needs. The library holds membership of various professional societies. ABOUT SALIS: SALIS is a registered professional body and aims to develop of all spheres of library and information science by organizing various programmes such as seminar, lectures, training programs on emerging areas. It has many chapters to provide services in the respective regions. The main objective of SALIS is to ‘Reach the Un-reached’ and also to train the LIS professionals to handle the latest IT tools and techniques more effectively and efficiently in order to provide quality services. SALIS publishes journals, books and newsletter to disseminate latest information to the professionals. OBJECTIVE OF NCILSDE : NCILSDE aims at providing a national platform to LIS professionals and all stakeholders to explore, discuss and share ideas and knowledge related to innovative and onsite library services in digital era. THEMES: 1. User Expectations and Requirements in the Knowledge Society Digital natives- curriculum - research,– career development and personality development – for academic, special and public library users 2.Information Resources and Collection Building Moving beyond library resources - resource reallocation – procurement, accessibility and connectivity, policy, resource requirements for various agencies - UGC/NAAC, AICTE/NBA, IMC, etc 3.Innovative Library Services innovative thinking, redefining information system and services – KM initiatives -knowledge based library services, information literacy - evidence based LIS practices and process 4.IT/WEB Enabled Library Services Alert/profile service using next generation web tools such as RSS, Blog, WEB 2.0 - e-learning practices 5.Digital Initiatives Building knowledge repositories for enhancing information access, OAI and open sources, user interface and preservation 6.Connecting Users to the Resources E-resources, ILL, Resource sharing, and consortium. 7.Technology Implementation for Next Generation Library Services HW/SW requirements, ICT infrastructure, information /web portal and security technologies 8.Customer Relationship Management (CRM) marketing of information products and services 9.Current Research Trends and Human Resource Management continuous learning & education, research and training – outreach activities, role of professional bodies in training and imparting latest knowledge, etc SUBMISSION DETAILS: Authors are requested to submit a copy of full paper through e mail format: MS-WORD, font: Times New Roman, Size, 12, space: 1.5 line, paper size: A4, column: single, reference style: APA, keyword: 2-5 words, abstract: 100-200 words, paper length: 3-8 pages in camera-ready form.Charts, graphs and photographs can be inserted only if absolutely essential at the proper place. Selected papers will be included in the conference proceedings and will also be published in SALIS journals. The editorial committee reserves right to accept or reject a paper based on the quality and committee recommendations. A declaration by the author(s) should be given separately stating that the paper has not been presented / published elsewhere. Papers accepted for presentation will be intimated to the first author by e-mail. The decision of the editorial committee regarding the acceptance of the paper for presentation will be final. Best Paper Award- Best paper award will be given to LIS professionals and students for the best paper presented in the conference For more details about the conference, please visit the conference web site REGISTRATION FEES: Programme Individual SALIS Members Students Conf & Tutorial 1200 1100 1000 Conference 800 800 800 Tutorial 450 400 300 The applicants should send their applications in the specified format along with DD (in favor of The Principal, Dr.MCET, Pollachi) to reach us on or before 30.12.2011 IMPORTANT DATES: Last date of Registration: 30.12.2011 Organizing Committee: Chairman: Prof. C.RAMASWAMY Secretary, NIA Educational Institutions. Co-Chairmen: Dr. S.VIJAYARANGAN Director(Academic), MCET. DR. S.CHENTHUR PANDIAN Principal, MCET. Convenor: Dr.S.RAMAKRISHNAN HOD-IT, MCET. Organizing Secretary: Ms. A. CHITRA DHAVAPUTHALVI LIBRARIAN, MCET. National Advisory Committee: Dr. S.SURIANARAYANAN, President, SALIS & Librarian, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi Dr. S.MURALIDHAR, General secretary, SALIS & Scientist, F, CVRDE, Chennai Dr.J.DOMINIC, Karunya University , Coimbatore Dr.A.MANOHARAN, Asso Prof., PG & RDLIS, Bishop Heber College, Trichy Dr M.NAGARAJAN, Head, DLIS, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar Dr.S. ALLY SORNAM, Head, Asso .Prof., PG & RDLIS, Bishop Heber College, Trichy Dr.A.LAWRENCE MARY, Librarian, TDMNS college,T. Kallikulam Dr. S.ELAVALAGAN, Head, Library, IIM ,Trichy Dr. G. KRISHNAMOORTHY, Librarian,Anna University, Chennai Dr.A.L.MOORTHY, Director, DESIDOC, Delhi Dr.S.PARISUTHARAJ, National Institute of Technology, Trichy Dr. SANJAY KATARIA, Jaypee university of Information Technology, Noida , Delhi Dr.S.SRINIVASA RAGHAVAN, Head, DLIS, Bharathidhsan University, Trichy Dr.A.THIRUMAGAL, Librarian, M.S.University, Tirunelveli Dr.A.THIRUNAVUKARASU, Librarian, Alagappa University, Karai kudi Dr.P.M. PARADKAR, G.S. College of Commerce & Economics, Nagpur Dr.M.NATARAJAN, Scientist, EDT, NISCAIR,New Delhi Dr.ANUP KUMAR DAS, Documentation Officer, J.N University, New Delhi Mr.S.ELANGO, Librarian, Maruthi College of Physical Education, Coimbatore Local Organizing Committee: Mr.S.SWAMINATHAN, Librarian(SS), SRMV College of education, Coimbatore Mr. T.STEPHEN, CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore Mr. M. MANDHIRASALAM, Librarian, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore Mr.V. KRISHNAMURTHY, Asst Librarian ,Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore Mr.N.MURUGESAN, Librarian, Angel College of Engg & Technology, Tirupur Mr.V.RAJENDRAN, Asst Librarian, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Mr. A.M.VENKATACHALAM, Librarian, Chettinad College of Engg & Tech,Karur Dr. R. BALASUBRAMANI, Asst Librarian,Bharathidhsan University, Trichy Mr.B.JEYAPRAKASH, Asst Librarian,Bharathidhsan University, Trichy Mr.M.SURULINATHI,Asst Librarian,Bharathidhsan University, Trichy Mr.G.G.SIVAKUMAR,Librarian,Alpha College of Engg , Chennai Dr.C.MARTIN AROCKIASAMY, Librarian, St.Xavier's College, Palayamkottai Ms.M.JANNATH NAJEEMUNNISA BEEGUM, Librarian,JBAS College for women, Chennai Lt.T.MAGUDEESWARAN,Librarian,Chikkaiah Naicker College, Erode Mr.A.G.GANESAN, K.L.N College of Inf. Technology, Pottapalayam Mr.K.KARUNAIRAGHAVAN, Librarian,National Engg College, Kovilpatti Dr.K.VINITHA,Librarian,St.Marry's College, Thoothukudi Dr.TAMIZHCHELVAN,Gandigram Rural University, Gandigram Mr.K.S.SIVAKUMAREN, Asst Librarian,MIT, Chennai Dr.R.SENTHILKUMAR, Librarian,Kongunadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore Mr.S.MANIKANDAN,Anna Centenary Library, Chennai Mr. K. SUBRAMANIAN, Asst Librarian, MCET Ms. A. LATHAMAHES Asst Librarian, MCET Ms. A. TAMILSELVI , Asst Librarian, MCET Mr. V. R. GOPALAKRISHNAN, MCET Mr. M. JOTHIVIJIYAKUMAR, MCET Ms.D.P. RAJALEENA, MCET ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. S.SURIANARAYANAN, President, SALIS Ms. A. CHITRA DHAVAPUTHALVI , Organizing Secretary & LIBRARIAN, MCET. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Article
by Ajay Kum Sharma 11 Feb '13

11 Feb '13

Dear Library Professional, One of our Faculty member has urgently required the below mentioned articles for his research purpose. It would be highly appreciated if anyone can send these article to us. 1. The Lie algebra of visual perception Author: William C. Hoffman Source Journal: Journal of Mathematical Psychology, Volume 3, Issue 1, February 1966, Pages 65-98 2. Higher visual perception as prolongation of the basic lie transformation group Author: William C. Hoffman Source Journal: Mathematical Biosciences, Volume 6, 1970, Pages 437-471 3. A system of axioms for mathematical biology Author: William C. Hoffman Source Journal: Mathematical Biosciences, Volume 16, Issues 1-2, February 1973, Pages 11-29 Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal & Webmaster of ABSLA Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Web: http://www.absla.org/ajay.html Web Blog: http://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1 *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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300 Post Doctoral Fellowships for Indian Scholars in United States under Singh‐Obama Knowledge Initiative
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 07 Jan '13

07 Jan '13

The University Grants Commission invites applications for 300 Post Doctoral Fellowships for Indian Scholars in United States for the year 2012 under Singh‐Obama 21st Century Knowledge Initiative 2012. The applicant should be a permanent teacher within 40 years of age as on Dec. 31, 2012, in an institution recognized under 2(f) and 12B of UGC Act and should possess a Ph.D. Degree in the respective field. Details of the scheme can be accessed from http://www.ugc.ac.in/more/sing_obamaaddvertise100512.pdf ------------ Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, http://twitter.com/jkvijayakumar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Library Week Celebration/Felcitation on 18.10.12 at Anna University]
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 31 Oct '12

31 Oct '12

From: "Arunachalam Hariharan" <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> Date: Tue, October 30, 2012 12:53 pm Dear Members and Professional Colleagues, Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) is organizing the following Special Programmes/events/function,Â jointly with Central Library, Anna University, Chennai: National Library Week Celebrations Get-together of LIS Professionals Special Lecture cum Discussion HonoringÂ Ph.D Awardees HonoringÂ NET/SLET holders Honoring Retired Professionals Reorganization SALIS Chennai Chapter Date: 18th Nov 2012 Time: 10 A.M Venue: Seminar Hall, Central Library, Anna University,Chennai Hence, those who have awarded Ph.D andÂ cleared NET/SET exams recently and also professionals retired recentlyÂ are requested to send their namesÂ and other details to the following email ids: For Ph.D awardess Name, mobile, email id, Designation, topic, awarded year, University, Guide/Supervisor Name) For NET/SET holders: Name, mobile, email id, Designation, NET/SET, Year of completion, Registration No For Retired Professionals Name, mobile, email id, Designation, institution (where retired, brief bio-data with achievements) Please note that the mementoes for the Phd Awardees/Net/SET holders/Retired professionals will be given only in person. Therefore, those who are able attend the function only requested to give their names and other details on or before 5th November 2012, as given above to: 1. rmksivaji(a)yahoo.com 9444090372 2. pspanneerselvam(a)gmail.com 9940614272 3 . manimlis(a)yahoo.com 9942020895 Please note that NO TA/DA will be given to receive the mementoes or attend the function. Professionals who wish to attend the function also requested to enroll their names on or before 5ht Nov 2012. This will help us to plan for making further arrangements. Prgramme: 10. 00 A.M â Welcome AddressÂ - Dr. S.Surianarayanan, President, SALIS 10.05. Special Address by Dr. G.Krishnamurthy, Librarian, Anna University, Chennai 10.10 National Library Week Celebrations Special Address by Senior Professionals/Guests Lecture Discussion 11.30 Tea break 11.45 Felicitation to Ph.D Awardees/NET/SET Holder/Retired Professionals 01.25 Vote of Thanks â Mr. S.Swaminathan, General Secretary, SALIS 01.30 Working Lunch 02.15 Reorganization of SALIS Chennai Chapter 02.30 -03.55 Discussions 04.00 P.M Vote Thanks, Dr. P.Panneerselvam, Secretary, SALIS Chennai Chapter All are requested to participate in the function For Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) Dr. S.Surianarayanan President Dr.G.Krishnamurthy, Librarian, Anna University, Chennai Mr.S.Swaminathan General Secretary Mr. GG Sivakumar Chairman, Chennai Chapter Dr. P. Panneerselvam, Secretary, Chennai Chapter Â ---------------------------------------------------------- SALIS: To Reach the Unreached ----------------------------------------------------------

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Librarian: Man of the Millennium-US Award
by Ishwar Goudar 31 Oct '12

31 Oct '12

Dear Professional Colleagues, Herewith I have forwarded a mail with the details of an extraordinary personality, who worked as* Librarian,* donated entire earnings of 30 years service including retirement benefits in lacs and US award (Man of the Millennium) money of Rs. 30 crores for the needy. Most appreciable fact is that he worked in hotel for his livelihood without touching his salary. Mr. Rajanikanth, the popular cine idol adopted him as his father. Let us be proud of him that he served as Librarian. I don't know if this posting was already done through Lis-forum. Even then it is worthwhile item to be repeated. Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Visiting Professor and Library Adviser University of Mysore ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ramesha M H <ramesha.mh(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 6:32 PM Subject: (KSWF-NIRATANKA) Man of the Millennium..... To: niratanka_socialwork <niratanka_socialwork(a)googlegroups.com> DO YOU KNOW Mr. Kalyana sundaram ? *Man of the Millennium.....* *Good Morning dear all* [image: Description: http://www.tamilvanan.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/palam-kalyanas…]<https://creator.zoho.com/teameverest/chennai-everest-visits/#Form:Everest_6> *Mr.Kalayanasundaram worked as a Librarian for 30 years. Every month in his 30 year experience(service), he donated his entire salary to help the needy. He worked as a server in a hotel to meet his needs. He donated even his pension amount of about ten lakh rupees to the needy.* * * *He is the first person in the world to spend the entire earnings for a social cause. In recognition to his service, the American government honoured him with the ‘Man of the Millennium’ award. He received a sum of Rs 30 crores as part of this award which he distributed entirely for the needy as usual.* * * *Moved by his passion to help others, Super Star Rajinikanth adopted him as his father. He still stays as a bachelor and dedicated his entire life for serving the society. You can read more about him here<http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/08/22/stories/2004082209260200.htm> .* *See the attachment also.* * * *All our Politicians, Film stars, Business magnets, cricketers Press and we all Indians should be PROUD and also should be ashamed of ourselves. American Government has honored him but we Indians even don't know that such a personality exist amongst us.* * * *Atleast have the courtesy to pass this on and on till the whole world comes to know about this Great Good **Samaritan.* * * *Hat's off Kalayanasundaram.. We Indians are extremely proud of you and proudly say "THIS HAPPENS ONLY IN INDIA"* *"Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil - it has no point."* * * [image: Fun & Info @ Keralites.net] -- Regards *MH Ramesha MSW, PGDELT* NIRATANKA *Editor, Samaja Karyada Hejjegalu,* *PH 9980066890* * https://groups.google.com/group/niratanka_socialwork?hl=en http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1343514822 http://twitter.com/rameshaniratank http://socialwork-samajkaryadahejjegalu.blogspot.in/ http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?locale=en_US&goback=%2Enmp_*1_*1_*1_*1… http://socialworkniratanka.wordpress.com/ Website www.niratanka.org * * * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups " Professional Socialworkers' Forum" group. To post to this group, send email to niratanka_socialwork(a)googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to niratanka_socialwork+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/niratanka_socialwork?hl=en. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Respiratory Medicine 2011 Jan
by LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH 31 Oct '12

31 Oct '12

We required following articles for readers. "PERIODONTAL HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRACTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE" Respiratory Medicine, Jan 2011, 105 (1)-67-73. Kindly do cooperation. -- Thanking You DIRECTOR, LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH PIPARIYA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers for the International Journal
by Lata Suresh 31 Oct '12

31 Oct '12

*International Journal of Knowledge Management and Practices* This Bi-annual Journal provides a forum for advancing the organizational, technical, human, and cognitive issues associated with the creation, capture, transfer and use of information and knowledge management in the organizations. *Brief introduction* The International Journal of Knowledge Management and Practices, bring together academicians, researchers, information scientists to focus on understanding the modern development in the field of Library and Information Science and establishing new collaboration in this area. This journal is going to be helpful for students, researchers, teachers as well as the librarians who are communicating knowledge requirements to service providers, planning and managing the delivery of knowledge, communicating the availability of knowledge to the end-user community, monitoring the use of the knowledge assets and delivering the value of the knowledge to the end-user community. *Objective* The primary objective of the International Journal of Knowledge Management & Practices (IJKMP) is to provide a forum for advancing the organizational, technical, human, and cognitive issues associated with the creation, capture, transfer and use of information and knowledge management in the organizations. This Journal will share knowledge among researchers and practitioners with respect to the development, implementation and maintenance of effective knowledge management systems in the libraries and information centres. This journal publishes high quality empirical and theoretical research covering all aspects of knowledge management and information systems. In addition to full-length research manuscripts, the journal publishes insightful research and practice notes as well as case studies from all areas of knowledge management. *Focus and Scope* IJKM aims to -publish latest and quality research articles in the multidisciplinary area of knowledge management and Information Technology, -to disseminate latest developments, research activities, important work done in the field of Library and Information Science and Technology -to exchange knowledge, experience, issues and solutions among professionals and other interested groups -to foster a platform for leading research in the emerging new landscape of library practices, which requires the integration of knowledge and learning. Possible topics include (but are not limited to): Knowledge management and learning strategies Knowledge management and research Knowledge construction in e-learning Knowledge modeling and visualization Knowledge-based learning systems Learning and knowledge portals Web-based learning and teaching Strategies for e-learning development E-learning in the workplace Electronic performance support systems for libraries Web-based learning and knowledge communities IT security and privacy issues in Libraries Workflow management in Libraries Medical informatics E-healthcare and Information Centres *Interested in submitting to this journal?* We recommend that you review the journal's section policies, as well as the Author Guidelines. Authors need to register with the journal prior to submitting or, if already registered, can simply log in and begin the five-step submission process. Portal is exclusively meant for submission of manuscript. In case of any general query/clarification/technical issue, please write to us at Email ID: info(a)publishingindia.com or call us at 09899775880 *Chief Editor* Lata Suresh, Librarian, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, IMT Manesar, Haryana; Ph: 9911126706 -- Best wishes and regards... LATA SURESH Librarian Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) (Ministry of Corporate Affairs-GOI) P No. 6,7 & 8, Sect 5 IMT Manesar, Distt Gurgaon 122 050 Haryana Mobile: +91 9911126706 -- *Best wishes and regards... ?* LATA SURESH Librarian Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) (Ministry of Corporate Affairs-GOI) P No. 6,7 & 8, Sect 5 IMT Manesar, Distt Gurgaon 122 050 Haryana Mobile: +91 9911126706 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Walk-in-Interview for PG Trainee - Library Science on 9.11.2012 at CSIR-SERC
by Arunachalam Hariharan 30 Oct '12

30 Oct '12

Walk-in-Interview for PG Trainee - Library Science on 9.11.2012 at CSIR-SERC Place: Knowledge Resource Division, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre No. Of post: 1 Qualification: M.L.I.Sc First Class Stipend: Rs.10,000/month Period: 1 year For more details, please visit http://www.serc.res.in CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), Chennai is one of the premier national laboratoriesÂ under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India. CSIR-SERC is a leading research institution in the field of structural engineering at the national and international levels. CSIR-SERC has excellent facilities and expertise for the analysis, design and testing of structures and structural components. CSIR-SERC services are being extensively used by the Central/State Governments and public/private sector undertakings. Knowledge Resource Division, CSIR-SERC Nestled amidst the greenery in the campus, is the Knowledge Resource Division (KRD) set up on modern lines. Providing invaluable support to researchers, its collection has grown to cover all aspects of structural engineering and its related sciences. KRD, CSIR-SERC is fully automated using modern technologies such as barcode, RFID, and provides several web-based services such as OPAC, auto alert, content alert, institutional repository etc. KRD, CSIR-SERC has recently upgraded its storage and security capacities by installing storage mobile compactors and surveillance system. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A.Hariharan Head Knowledge Resource Division CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre Taramani Chennai - 600 113 Off: 044-22549131 Cell: 9841601903 E-mail: hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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